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Elliott carried the ball 27 times for 103 yards while adding three catches for 38 yards in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Eagles.

Analysis: Very little went right for either offense in this one, but Elliott still came through with his fifth 100-yard rushing performance in 10 games and fell just 17 yards shy of another 1000-yard season. Assuming he stays out of the league's disciplinary crosshairs in 2018 and avoids another suspension, Elliott should be primed for a very productive campaign as the centerpiece of the Cowboys' offense.

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Will play Week 17

Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett confirmed that Elliott would play Sunday against the Eagles, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Elliott's return from a six-game suspension Week 16 against the Seahawks wasn't enough for the Cowboys to avoid a loss, which officially eliminated Dallas from playoff contention. Though the team has little at stake in Week 17, head coach Jason Garrett evidently wants the Cowboys to close the season on a high note, so the team's key contributors will suit up like usual. Despite his lengthy absence, Elliott didn't exhibit any noticeable rust against Seattle, producing 118 yards on 28 touches…read more

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Elliott ran for 97 yards on 24 carries against Seattle on Sunday, adding four catches for 21 yards on seven targets.

Analysis: Elliott couldn't find the end zone Sunday, but that was more the result of surrounding circumstances than anything under his control. Elliott played most of the game without elite left tackle Tyron Smith, and the Seahawks defense was at much greater strength than a week ago with K.J. Wright and Bobby Wagner at fuller health. That Dak Prescott and the Dallas passing game got nothing going resulted in both stuttering drives and stacked fronts for Elliott. He gets a tough draw against Philadelphia…read more

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Set for 'significant touches' in Week 16

Cowboys offensive coodinator Scott Linehan said Elliott would receive "significant touches" in the running back's return from a six-game suspension Sunday against the Seahawks, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Head coach Jason Garrett suggested earlier in the week that it wasn't a lock for Elliott to take on a full-time workload in his return from suspension, but the second-year player apparently allayed any concerns about his readiness to play or his conditioning during the Cowboys' three practices this week. Linehan's comments were more or less supported by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who suggested Elliott could earn 20-to-25 carries in his first game back. With that in mind, it's looking like…read more

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Reinstated to roster

Elliott (suspension) was reinstated to the 53-man roster Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Elliott returned to practice Wednesday and appeared to take part in every drill, likely setting him up for his usual three-down role Sunday against the Seahawks. Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett did suggest Elliott will need to prove he's ready for his full allotment of snaps, but there's no real reason to believe that Elliott failed to do so the past few days.

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Returns to practice Wednesday

Analysis: Elliott is expected to handle a typical workload this week, which came to pass Wednesday, when he took part in every drill in the portion of practice open to the media, according to Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News. The running back's mere presence at practice indicates the Cowboys have made the necessary transaction, activating Elliott from the reserve/exempt list, but the team has yet to make an official move. Once Elliott is a part of the 53-man roster again, he seemingly will have to…read more

Published: Wed, Dec 20 at 10:17am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

May not get full workload Sunday

Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday that he wanted to see how Elliott (suspension) performed in practice this week before committing to using the running back in a full-time role Sunday against the Seahawks, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Elliott will return to practice Wednesday, marking his first session with the team since Nov. 3 after the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied his appeal for a six-game suspension. While Elliott was away from the team to serve the ban, he reportedly kept himself in shape by doing rigorous training in Mexico, offering optimism that he won't miss a beat upon returning to practice for the first time in six weeks. If Garrett is satisfied with how Elliott looks Wednesday and in the Cowboys'…read more

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Moves to exempt list

The Cowboys moved Elliott from the reserve/suspended list to the reserve/exempt list Monday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Analysis: Elliott was slated to return to team headquarters Monday, but the Cowboys will delay adding him to the 53-man roster, despite waiving fellow running back Trey Williams. During his six-game suspension, Elliott reshaped his body via "intense training" in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Once he returns to the active roster, Elliott and his slimmer build will focus on preparation for a Seattle defense that conceded 180 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns to another…read more

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Will report to team Monday

Elliott is scheduled to report to the Cowboys on Monday when his six-game suspension comes to a conclusion, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Since withdrawing his appeal of the suspension in mid-November, Elliott has been doing "intense training" in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico over the past six weeks, according to Rapoport. Elliott is said to be in terrific shape, with a recent picture of the second-year running back seemingly revealing a slimmer physique than he sported earlier in the season. The fact that Elliott has been able to keep himself in shape bodes well for his chances of reclaiming lead-back duties right away in Week 16…read more

Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 10:59am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Withdrawing suspension appeal

Elliott is withdrawing the appeal of his six-game suspension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: With the latest ruling all but assuring that Elliott misses six games, he's apparently opting to get some closure on the matter and set his sights on a return Week 16 against the Seahawks. He's leaving the country to train while he's prohibited from being around the team, perhaps hoping that some distance will help him get in the right frame of mind. Alfred Morris led the Dallas backfield with 11 carries for 53 yards in Sunday's 27-7 loss to the Falcons, with Rod Smith contributing three…read more

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Elliott, whose six-game suspension is set to begin with Sunday's game against the Falcons, plans to leave the United States for the next few weeks to clear his head and train, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Elliott's suspension was reinstated Thursday when his request for an injunction to overturn the ban was denied by the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Though the running back will miss his first game of the season Sunday, he's holding out hope that his expedited appeal scheduled for Dec. 1 in New York will revoke the final two games of his suspension, which would allow him to return to action as early as Dec. 10 against the Giants. If the full six-game ban remains in place, however,…read more

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Appeal set for Dec. 1

The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York set a hearing date of Dec. 1 for Elliott's expedited appeal, Kate Hairopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: After Thursday's setback, there was a sliver of hope Elliott would somehow find a legal loophole to continue playing, but this decision all but guarantees he'll miss the next four games. As a result, his return date will range from Week 14 (Dec. 10 at the Giants) to Week 16 (Dec. 24 against the Seahawks), thereby hindering both the Cowboys' playoff hopes and those of fantasy owners. In the meantime, Dallas will rely on Alfred Morris, Rod Smith and Darren McFadden to keep up a semblance of a…read more

Published: Thu, Nov 9 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Suspension reinstated

Elliott's six-game suspension was reinstated Thursday after his motion was denied by the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Unlike past weeks, Elliott may not have enough time to string out the legal situation in time to play Sunday in Atlanta, which would result in him missing his first game of the season. If the suspension indeed holds entering the weekend, the Cowboys backfield will likely be led by Alfred Morris, with Rod Smith and Darren McFadden pitching in. Elliott would be eligible to return for the Cowboys' penultimate regular-season contest Dec. 24 against the Seahawks.

Published: Thu, Nov 9 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Will attend hearing Thursday

Elliott will miss Thursday's practice in order to attend a hearing in front of the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, Kate Hairopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: A three-judge panel will hear arguments from the NFL and Elliott's representatives beginning at 2 p.m. EDT on Thursday. At the crux of the hearing is Elliott's request for an emergency injunction to delay his six-game suspension. If the court rules in favor of the league, Elliott's suspension will kick in this Sunday in Atlanta, forcing the Cowboys to turn to a backfield committee headed by Alfred Morris. Otherwise, Elliott will be eligible to play, as he has in each of the team's first eight…read more

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Won't practice Thursday

Elliott is set to practice Wednesday, but will likely miss Thursday's session to head to New York and attend oral arguments in the hearing for his request of an injunction to overturn his six-game suspension, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: That same day, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to render a verdict on the matter, which would either put Elliott's suspension in motion beginning with Sunday's game against the Falcons or leave him in the clear to play in the contest. Through all the legal back and forth that has taken place since Elliott was first handed the suspension in August, the 22-year-old has yet to miss any contests and has remained an elite fantasy option, ranking second in the league in rushing…read more

Published: Wed, Nov 8 at 9:42am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Injunction hearing set for Thursday

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled the hearing for Elliott's request of an injunction to overturn his six-game suspension for Thursday at 2 p.m. EDT, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Elliott received a temporary stay of his suspension last week that allowed him to play in Sunday's victory over the Chiefs, during which he compiled 93 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries. While the running back has yet to miss any of Dallas' eight games to date, that could change Thursday in the event the court rules to deny Elliott's appeal and reinstate the suspension, which federal judge Katherine Failla previously upheld in an Oct. 30 hearing. If the suspension is back in place, Elliott…read more

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Elliott carried 27 times for 93 yards in Sunday's 28-17 win over the Chiefs.

Analysis: Fresh off the latest delay of his impending six-game suspension, Elliott wound up averaging an uninspiring 3.4 yards per carry while managing a long run of just 11 yards. Nevertheless, he still churned out production and scored his fifth touchdown over the last three games on a two-yard plunge in the third quarter. Elliott continues to enjoy a massive workload on a weekly basis, but it remains unclear if and when disciplinary action against him will go into effect. It came out this week that…read more

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Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said Friday that he doesn't believe it will be difficult for Elliott to get back to full speed in time for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. Elliott returned to practice Friday after the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit granted a temporary stay on his six-game suspension earlier in the day.

Analysis: After a judge denied Elliott a stay Monday to activate the suspension, the NFLPA filed an emergency motion to appeal the ruling and was able to delay the running back's ban for at least one more game. Since the Second Circuit is on track to hear Elliott's request for an injunction early next week, it's possible that his suspension could be reinstated prior to the Week 10 matchup with the Falcons, barring another successful appeal. While the ongoing legal matter continues to cast uncertainty on…read more

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Gets stay, can play Sunday

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit granted Elliott a temporary stay of his suspension Friday, making him eligible to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Cowboys had been preparing for Elliott to miss Sunday's contest, as it seemed he was finally set to begin serving his six-game suspension, which the NFL first handed down in August. It turns out he'll be available for at least one more week, with Elliott aiming to build off a 150-yard, two-score performance in the Cowboys' 33-19 win over the Redskins in Week 8. Per Graziano, Elliott could begin serving the suspension as early as Week 10, with Second Circuit Court judges scheduled to convene…read more

Published: Fri, Nov 3 at 7:12am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Will play Sunday against Chiefs

Elliott will be able to play against the Chiefs on Sunday after the Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit granted him an administrative stay Friday morning, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The back and forth continues, as it previously seemed that Elliott would finally begin his six-game suspension this Sunday against the Chiefs, but yet another procedural workaround will allow him to continue playing.

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Requests another stay

The NFLPA requested a stay from the Second Circuit court Wednesday to allow Elliott (suspension) to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Kate Hairopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: The move is a last-ditch effort to give Elliott a chance to be on the field Week 9 while the appeal of his six-game suspension is heard by the Second Circuit. As everything lines up at the moment, though, the Cowboys are preparing for life without Elliott, as Alfred Morris received the first snaps with the first-team offense at Wednesday's practice, per Todd Archer of ESPN.com. Behind Morris, Darren McFadden and Rod Smith are also expected to have roles out of the Cowboys backfield.

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Ruling on appeal likely to come Friday

The NFLPA is expected to file an emergency motion with the Second Circuit on Wednesday to appeal Elliott's six-game ban, which was reinstated Monday after a federal judge rescinded a temporary restraining order on the suspension, according to Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com.

Analysis: The emergency motion likely amounts to a final effort by the NFLPA to overturn Elliott's suspension, with a ruling on that front expected to arrive by Friday. Even if Elliott is granted the legal injunction he's seeking, a suspension still wouldn't necessarily be off the table, as Breer notes that a larger case regarding the matter would continue to play out at the district-court level. Elliott would still be able to continue playing in that scenario, but at this time, he's tentatively in line…read more

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Stay denied, files appeal

Elliott's request for a stay of Monday's decision from district judge Katherine Failla was denied Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The first order of business by the NFLPA seemed like a long shot anyway, so Elliott's reps have moved on to an appeal in the Second Circuit, per Kate Hairopoulos of The Dallas Morning News. There's no telling when Elliott will be given another hearing at this stage, but his six-game suspension remains in place. In the meantime, the Cowboys will rely on Darren McFadden, Alfred Morris and Rod Smith to man the backfield.

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Legal battle continues

Elliott's representation filed for a stay with the district court that rescinded a temporary restraining order Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

Analysis: Elliott and the NFLPA had 24 hours to respond to Monday's ruling, asking for a decision to be made by 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday. If the preceding is denied, the NFLPA "will have no choice but to seek relief from the Second Circuit," where an emergency motion for an injunction will be filed, pending appeal. At this time, there may still be a chance Elliott plays Week 9, assuming the needle in the legal battle trends in his direction in the coming days.

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Six-game suspension reinstated

The temporary restraining order placing Elliott's six-game suspension on hold has been rescinded by a federal judge, Kate Hairopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: It looks like Elliott will miss the next six games as a result. He'll be eligible to return for the Dec. 17 game against Oakland.

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Preparing for Monday court hearing

Analysis: Elliott traveled to New York for the hearing after rumbling for 150 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 33-19 road win over the Redskins. A temporary restraining order allowed him to play the past two weeks while judge Katherine Failla was on vacation. With the judge presumably back in New York, Elliott's availability for Week 9 against the Chiefs is up in the air.

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Sets career high in carries Sunday

Elliott rushed 33 times for 150 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday. He also caught one of two pass attempts for four yards and lost a fumble in the 33-19 win over the Redskins.

Analysis: With slick conditions making it difficult for both teams to hold on to the ball, Dallas fed Elliott the ball early and often despite his fumble on the first play of the day. He responded with his third-straight 100-yard game and his second with multiple scores. The former Buckeye's status for Week 9 should be resolved fairly soon after his court hearing on October 30, so fantasy owners will want to keep their eyes peeled prior to the waiver deadline for the week.

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Will play Week 8

The NFL's request for an expedited hearing pertaining to the preliminary injunction of Elliott's suspension was rejected Monday, meaning the running back should be on track to play Week 8 against the Redskins, ESPN.com reports

Analysis: As a result, Elliott's hearing will be held Oct. 30, one day after the Cowboys take on Washington. He's coming off his best showing of the season in Sunday's 40-10 win over the 49ers, during which he logged 147 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries and added a 72-yard receiving score. Whether or not Elliott will have to serve the any portion of the six-game suspension he originally received in August in the second half of the season should be determined shortly after the Oct. 30 hearing.

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Has career day Sunday

Elliott rushed 26 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns to go with one reception for 72 yards and another score in Sunday's 40-10 victory over the 49ers.

Analysis: Elliott's 219 total yards were a career high, besting his total of 209 from Week 10 of last year, when he also scored three touchdowns. He certainly isn't letting off-field issues affect his play, as he finished the Cowboys' second and third drives of the day with scores from one and 25 yards out, respectively. Then, on Dallas' first play of the second half, the former Buckeye caught a screen pass and juked and weaved through several San Francisco defenders for his third TD, a 72-yard play.…read more

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Not quite in the clear for Week 8

The NFL has filed a motion to expedite Elliott's hearing and hopes to get a ruling before the Cowboys' Week 8 game against the Redskins, Kate Hairopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Elliott previously seemed to be in the clear for Weeks 7 and 8, but there's now some uncertainty regarding the latter contest. In any case, he draws an intriguing matchup Sunday in San Francisco, facing a defense that's been solid against the run but entirely hopeless at defending running backs in the passing game. The Niners have held opposing backs to 3.6 yards per carry and 96 rushing yards per game, but they've also surrendered an average of 7.2 catches for 73.3 yards on 9.7 targets.…read more

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Gets another stay on suspension

Elliott (suspension) was issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday, allowing him to play Sunday at San Francisco, Kate Hairopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Typically on the side of the NFL, the Southern District of New York ruled in Elliott's favor this time around. Because Judge Katherine Failla won't return from vacation until the end of the month, Elliott should be able to suit up in both Week 7 and Week 8, pushing off the legal fight for the time being. Elliott will thus handle the ground game for the Cowboys for the rest of October.

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May request en banc hearing

Elliott's (suspension) representation is expected to request an en banc hearing of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.

Analysis: The development would come after the 5th Circuit Court itself released a mandate regarding a rehearing, mentioning the court is unlikely to take on the case again. If the court denies the upcoming request, Elliott's team would be forced to take the fight to the NFL's turf in the Southern District of New York. While the legal process continues to play out, the NFL has reinstated Elliott's six-game suspension, which will begin Oct. 22 and extend through Thanksgiving, assuming there isn't another…read more

Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Another injunction attempt likely

After the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Elliott on Thursday, his representatives will likely file another injunction in the Southern District of New York in order to hold off his six-game suspension, The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: The legal battle surrounding Elliott took another turn, only this time in favor of the NFL after a three-judge panel ruled 2-1 for the latter's argument. With the Cowboys in the midst of their bye week, he's been afforded a bit of time for his representatives and the NFLPA to take the next logical step in New York. If the suspension remains on the books before the new court makes a ruling, it'll run from Sunday, Oct. 22 in San Francisco through the Cowboys' Thanksgiving contest against the…read more

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Suspension reinstated

The 5th circuit court of appeals has ruled against Elliott, and his six-game suspension has been reinstated, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: It's not immediately clear what this means for Elliott, but it appears he will be serving a suspension at some point. Expect Elliott's status to be updated further as more details become available.

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Elliott rushed 29 times for 116 yards during Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Packers. He added 16 receiving yards on one reception.

Analysis: Dallas made a pronounced effort to get Elliott moving from the get-go Sunday, and despite starting off slow, the Ohio State product was able to grind out chunk yardage on multiple occasions in the second half, ultimately cranking out his 10th career 100-yard game in the process. More encouraging is the fact he averaged 4.0 yards per carry for the second week in a row despite entering the game with a season average of 3.6 YPC. Although Elliott now has a Week 6 bye on deck, fantasy owners will…read more

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Elliott (chest) was a full practice participant all week and doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis: Elliott's first appearance on the injury report this season never appeared to be much of a concern. He should be fine to handle his usual massive workload come Sunday, with the Cowboys surely not planning to hold back ahead of a Week 6 bye. On the suspension-related front, Elliott may get a decision on the NFL's appeal of his preliminary injunction during the Cowboys' upcoming bye week. It still seems likely he'll be able to play the entire 2017 season.

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Chest injury not a concern

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Thursday that he's not worried about the health of Elliott, who is nursing a chest injury, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports. "Seems like [Elliott is] gonna be fine moving forward," Garrett said.

Analysis: Elliott popped up on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday with the chest issue, but since he was able to practice fully, it wasn't considered a major concern. Garrett's comments reinforce as much, so from a health standpoint, Elliott seems to be on sound footing through the first quarter of the season. More troubling for Elliott is his legal outlook, as it was reported Monday that the running back could receive a decision on the NFL's appeal of his preliminary injunction during the Cowboys'…read more

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Decision on suspension could come during bye week

Elliott could get a decision during the Cowboys' Week 6 bye on the NFL's appeal of the preliminary injunction that is keeping the league from enforcing his six-game suspension, Kate Hairopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Both the NFL and NFLPA made their cases in oral arguments Monday before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, with Judge Edward Prado indicating to both parties the court would "try to get back to you as soon as we can," but no decision is expected before the Cowboys take the field this weekend against the Packers. The NFL's best chance to get the suspension to stick in 2017 would seem to rest on NFLPA lawyer Jeffrey Kessler's unusual decision to file his appeal in Texas rather than New York, where…read more

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Reaches end zone twice

Elliott tallied 21 carries for 85 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 35-30 defeat to the Rams. Moreover, he tacked on four catches (on five targets) for 54 yards and another touchdown.

Analysis: An eight-yard stinker aside in Week 2, Elliott has been given at least 20 carries in each of the Cowboys' other outings, surpassing 80 yards on all three occasions. The contribution on the ground was supplemented by season bests in TD count and receiving yards. Unfortunately for his owners, Elliott was unable to extend the team's final possession, as his nine-yard reception with 36 seconds remaining came up one yard short of obtaining a new set of downs. With the Packers' 18th-ranked run…read more

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Scores first touchdown of season

Elliott rushed 22 times for 80 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 28-17 win over the Cardinals. He also caught three of four targets for 14 yards.

Analysis: Elliott drew criticism for his poor, eight-yard rushing effort in Week 2, but the star tailback bounced back with nearly 100 yards of offense. Besides a long carry of 30 yards, Elliott's performance was highlighted by his eight-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter. That not only marked the final score of Monday's game, but also Elliott's first touchdown of his second season. Already cleared through Week 4, Elliott will now look forward to his matchup against a Rams defense that's…read more

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Cleared through at least Week 4

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals set an Oct. 2 date for a hearing in Elliott's case, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The court will hear arguments from the NFL and NFLPA as the league seeks a stay to nullify Elliott's preliminary injunction. The injunction allows Elliott to stay on the field until his appeal comes to a conclusion, which probably wouldn't happen before the end of the season. The NFL wants Elliott to sit while his case plays out in court, and the league's current request to nullify the injunction presumably represents the last tool at its disposable to accomplish that goal. The timing of the…read more

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Remains on track to play

Elliott remains on track to play in Monday's game against the Cardinals, Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: When asked about Elliott's status Friday morning, NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart did not guarantee that Elliott would play in Week 3, but he also indicated Elliott would be able to take the field unless the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issues a ruling on the league's appeal prior to Sunday. It seems unlikely that will occur, so fantasy owners should plan on having Elliott available for Week 3.

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Can continue playing

The NFL's emergency motion seeking a stay of Elliott's preliminary injunction has been denied, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.

Analysis: The league wanted a fast response and got its wish, albeit without the desired result. The NFL now has to wait for a ruling on its appeal of the injunction in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The process could take a few months, which increases Elliott's chances of playing the entire season. He's set to face a tough Arizona defense in Week 3, coming off the worst performance of his young career in Sunday's 42-17 loss to the Broncos. Elliott did have 140 yards from scrimmage…read more

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Elliott carried nine times for eight yards and caught four of five targets for another 14 yards during Sunday's 42-17 loss to the Broncos.

Analysis: Elliott was bottled up all day and finished with an average of 0.9 yards per carry -- the worst game of his career by a long shot. The team endeavored to get him involved in the passing game, but he failed to make a significant impact in that respect as well. Elliott's cause wasn't aided by Dak Prescott's inability to establish a rhythm, which allowed the defense to continue keying in on him. He will face another stern road matchup next week against the Cardinals, but a player of his ilk should…read more

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Dealing with expedited NFL appeal

The NFL filed an emergency motion Friday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, seeking a stay of the preliminary injunction that blocked Elliott's six-game suspension, ESPN.com reports. The league has asked for a ruling by Tuesday and no later than Sept. 26.

Analysis: The NFL appealed the preliminary injunction Monday and now is seeking to expedite the process. If the league were to get its way, Elliott would begin serving his suspension in Week 3 or 4. If not, the 22-year-old running back likely would be able to play the rest of the season while his case plays out in court. The NFL has already stated that Elliott will be allowed to play Sunday in Denver.

Published: Fri, Sep 15 at 10:02am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Availability confirmed for Week 2

NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said Wednesday that Elliott will be cleared to play Sunday against the Broncos, but added that the legal process relating to the running back's status could be resolved at some point in 2017, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: After receiving a temporary restraining order from a Texas court last week that blocked the six-game suspension he received from the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy, Elliott suited up in the Cowboys' Week 1 victory over the Giants, amassing 140 total yards. Though he'll suit up again in Week 2, Elliott isn't completely in the clear for a suspension just yet after the NFL elected to file an appeal of the running back's TRO and preliminary injunction earlier this week. It…read more

Published: Wed, Sep 13 at 9:00am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Expected to play in Week 2

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that he expects Elliott, whose preliminary injuction was appealed by the NFL on Monday, to suit up in the team's Week 2 matchup with the Broncos, but wouldn't predict that the running back would be available all season, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: It initially appeared Elliott would be in line to serve a six-game suspension this season after arbitrator Harold Henderson upheld the NFL's ban in a Sept. 5 decision, but Elliott's outlook brightened days later when a Texas district court granted a temporary restraining order on Henderson's ruling. The TRO and preliminary injuction was expected to keep Elliott available until at least November or December, if not the entire season, but it's no longer clear if that's still the case after the…read more

Published: Tue, Sep 12 at 8:07am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Subject to NFL appeal

The NFL has filed an appeal in response to Elliott's preliminary injunction, ESPN.com's Todd Archer reports.

Analysis: The injunction allows Elliott to keep playing for the Cowboys while his legal case plays out in court. Although it's unclear when the NFL's appeal will be heard, Elliott presumably will be available at least for the early part of the season. The league filed a similar appeal two years ago when Tom Brady won an injunction, and Brady didn't end up serving his suspension until the following season. Elliott is still tentatively expected to be eligible for the entire 2017 campaign.

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Totals 140 yards in season debut

Elliott rushed 24 times for 104 yards and caught all five targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 19-3 victory over the Giants.

Analysis: Elliott earned this 100-yard effort the hard way, as he never broke off a run longer than 10 yards going against the Giants' stout defensive front. No matter, he saw the same heavy workload fantasy owners became accustomed to seeing in Zeke's rookie year and, therefore, seems safely locked into a workhorse role for as long as he remains legally eligible to play. Speaking of which, Darren McFadden -- who was firmly considered Elliott's handcuff entering the season -- was a healthy scratch Sunday…read more

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Likely able to play entire season

Although he was granted a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, there is still a small chance Elliott could serve his suspension later in the season if his legal case is decided in November or December, Albert Breer of The MMQB reports.

Analysis: The injunction and restraining order allow Elliott to continue playing while his lawsuit against the NFL plays out in court. The expectation is that the case won't be finished until after the season, but it's possible the process moves along a bit faster. This is still a best-case scenario for anyone who got Elliott at a discount after his suspension was first announced in mid-August. He'll start his season with a tough matchup against a Giants defense that limited him to 44 carries for 158…read more

Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

A judge has granted Elliott a temporary restraining order that will allow the running back to play for the Cowboys until his case is settled, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: With the lawsuit unlikely to reach a conclusion anytime soon, Elliott should be able to play the entire season, starting with Sunday's game against the Giants. It's a best-case scenario for anyone who drafted the second-year back, though dynasty league owners may still have to deal with a suspension at some point down the road. Elliott had already been approved to play Week 1 while waiting for a ruling.

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Ban upheld, can still play Week 1

Arbitrator Harold Henderson upheld Elliott's six-game suspension for violations of the personal conduct policy Tuesday, Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports. However, the NFL has taken the position that Elliott can play in Sunday's regular-season opener against the Giants, per Tom Pelissero of NFL.com.

Analysis: Henderson arrived at his decision at the same time Elliott's request for a temporary restraining order was heard at the U.S. District Court in Sherman, Texas. Once the latter concluded, Pelissero stated the NFL's own decision to allow Elliott to suit up in Week 1 because the district court won't make a ruling until next week. As a result, Elliott may still serve the six-game ban, just not to begin the campaign.

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Arbitrator decision set to come Tuesday

Harold Henderson, the arbitrator in Elliott's hearing for his appeal of a six-game suspension, has informed the NFL and NFLPA that he plans to reach a decision later Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

Analysis: It's expected that Henderson's ruling on Elliott's suspension will arrive before the close of business Tuesday, the deadline for which Elliott's salary status for Week 1 would need be determined. More importantly, the appeals officer's decision could provide a long-awaited resolution as to whether Elliott's suspension will be reduced, vacated entirely or left unchanged. Elliott, who was officially suspended Aug. 11 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, has continued to practice with…read more

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Will practice Tuesday

Head coach Jason Garrett said Monday that Elliott (suspension) will practice Tuesday rather than be in attendance at the U.S. District Court in Sherman, Texas, where his request for a temporary retraining order will be heard, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. "We're just going to prepare for the Giants, and Zeke will practice until someone tells him not to," Garrett said.

Analysis: Elliott is using every tool at his disposal to delay the six-game suspension handed down by the NFL for violations of its personal conduct policy. Currently, his petition to vacate last week's still-to-be-determined arbitration ruling is pending, and Thursday included word of the temporary restraining order, which is calling upon Texas courts to block any ban upheld by arbitrator Harold Henderson. While the legal process plays itself out, Elliott will get ready for Sunday's regular-season…read more

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NFLPA files lawsuit to block suspension

The NFL Players Association has filed a temporary restraining order in Texas, calling for the courts to block any suspension for Elliott upheld by arbitrator Harold Henderson, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: A three-day appeal hearing for Elliott concluded Thursday. A report from multiple media sources later reported that Kia Roberts, director of investigations for the NFL, recommended no suspension for Elliott after her investigation and that her recommendations were not included in the NFL's 160-page report on the matter. As result, the NFLPA has said it has a strong case and it looks like this matter may be headed for the courts. It's not clear when Henderson will issue a ruling, though Schefter…read more

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NFL investigator reportedly recommended no suspension

Kia Roberts, director of investigations for the NFL, recommended no suspension for Elliott after her investigation, she revealed during Elliott's appeal hearing for his six-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Elliott's appeal took three days and more than 25 hours and it's unclear when a decision will be rendered. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Harold Henderson, the appeals officer in the Elliott hearing, "is under pressure to have a decision by Monday." The Star-Telegram's report that Roberts recommended no suspension and that her recommendations were not included in the NFL's 160-page report on the matter would appear to increase the chances that the suspension will be reduced or challenged…read more

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Hearing concludes Thursday

Analysis: The process took three days and more than 25 hours to conclude. While an outcome on the matter has yet to be determined, Adam Schefter of ESPN indicates that Harold Henderson, the appeals officer in the Elliott hearing, "is under pressure to have a decision by Monday." Henderson could thus elect to reduce or uphold the league's initial ruling, after which Elliott can either accept the determination or pursue his case through other legal channels.

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Won't finish appeal until Thursday

Elliott's appeal of his six-game suspension is scheduled to run through Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The appeal hearing started Tuesday and apparently won't end any sooner than Thursday. The arbitrator in the case, Harold Henderson, is expected to make a ruling before Week 1, though there's already talk that Elliott will challenge that ruling in a federal lawsuit unless the suspension is removed or at least significantly reduced. Should it ultimately come to a lawsuit, Elliott likely would ask the court to grant him an injunction that would allow him to play until his case was heard. He'd…read more

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Ineffective in limited preseason debut

Elliott (suspension) gained 18 yards on six carries and caught both his targets for an additional six yards in Saturday's 24-20 preseason win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Elliott was making his preseason debut after being held out of the previous two games. He looked a bit rusty at times and had a long gain of just five yards. His impending suspension by the NFL has allowed the Cowboys to bring him along slowly this preseason, and Elliott will now turn his attention to his appeal hearing Tuesday. Even if the punishment is reduced, the star runner is set to miss the beginning of the regular season.

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Elliott is slated to attend his suspension appeal hearing at NFL headquarters in New York on Tuesday, NFL.com reports.

Analysis: Elliott, who the NFL has suspended for six games for violating the league's personal conduct policy, has been excused from practice Monday and Tuesday in order to attend the hearing. Per the report, if the running back's entire suspension is upheld, he would then be barred from participating in any team activities, as of Sept. 2. In such a scenario, Elliott wouldn't be eligible to play until Week 8. While it's unclear as to how quickly a ruling in the matter will arrive, ESPN's Todd Archer…read more

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Expected to make preseason debut Saturday

Elliott (suspension) is expected to make his preseason debut Saturday against the Raiders, Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Thursday he intends to deploy Elliott with the first-team offense for a few series during Dallas' third preseason tilt Saturday. This would likely be the No. 1 running back's only action of the preseason, however, with an appeal hearing for his six-game suspension looming Aug. 29. Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris are slated to work as complements behind Elliott on Saturday, but all three figure to see snaps with the first team.

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Could make preseason appearance

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Elliott (suspension) could play a few snaps in Saturday's preseason game against Oakland, Jon Machota of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris handled nine totes apiece in Elliott's absence Saturday against the Colts, with McFadden getting each of the team's first seven carries, though he did lose a fumble on his final touch of the game. Elliott doesn't figure to see much action this preseason as he prepares for an Aug. 29 appeal hearing for his upcoming six-game suspension.

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Likely out Saturday

Elliott (suspension) isn't expected to play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Colts, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: There's no reason to risk Elliott's health with his spot cemented atop the running back depth chart. Moreover, it doesn't hurt to get Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris additional reps with the first-team offense in the event all or part of Elliott's six-game suspension is upheld. For the time being, Elliott's representatives will prepare for an Aug. 29 hearing in front of arbiter Harold Henderson.

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Preparing for Aug. 29 appeal

Elliott's appeal of his six-game suspension will take place Aug. 29 in front of arbiter Harold Henderson, ESPN.com's Todd Archer reports.

Analysis: Henderson was also the arbiter for appeals from Greg Hardy and Adrian Peterson, with Hardy getting a reduction from 10 games to four, while Peterson's indefinite suspension was upheld. The battle already has become heated, with the NFL accusing the NFLPA of "spreading derogatory information" about the alleged victim to the media, which caused the NFLPA to fire back with a tweet stating that "the public statement issued on behalf of every NFL owner is a lie." While the star running back could…read more

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Files appeal of suspension

Elliott filed his appeal of a six-game suspension with the NFL on Tuesday, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The move is procedural but expected, as Elliott seeks a reduction of his ban for a violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy. The league office must schedule a hearing within 10 days of receiving paperwork from the running back, but it's unclear if an adjustment, if any, will occur before the regular season kicks off. At the moment, Elliott can attend all practices and play in all preseason games before the final roster cut date of Sept. 2, at which point the suspension will begin.

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To appeal six-game suspension

Elliott will appeal the six-game suspension he was handed Friday for violating the league's personal conduct policy, NFL.com reports.

Analysis: Elliott's representatives released a statement following his suspension, saying the NFL's findings are 'replete with factual inaccuracies and erroneous conclusions.' The case in question is a domestic violence allegation made against Elliott in 2016. As it stands, Elliott will be unable to play until Week 8 against the Redskins.

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Suspended for six games

Elliott has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: Elliott has been the subject of a lengthy investigation and review process surrounding his personal conduct, which despite not resulting in formal legal charges, will prevent him from playing six games this season. The punishment is a massive blow to the Cowboys and Elliott's fantasy owners, who will now have to replace the man that finished tied for third in MVP voting as a rookie last season. According to Schefter, Elliott is expected to appeal the ruling, which should keep his case in the…read more

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Could face NFL discipline

Elliott may be suspended as many as six games, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Take this speculative report with a grain of salt, but clarity on any potential league discipline for Elliott could arrive on Friday. However, the fact that both Slater and NFL Network colleague Ian Rapoport of NFL Network mentioned six games as a "benchmark" means the first-round running back may receive a longer punishment than initially expected. At least most fantasy drafters will have time to tell whether Elliott will be kept out for a significant chunk of the season, which will heavily…read more

Published: Fri, Aug 11 at 6:18am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

The NFL could relay a decision pertaining to the league's investigation of Elliott as soon as Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Resolution of Elliott's situation has been slow to arrive, but Rapoport suggests that clarity on that front could occur by Friday. Per the report, the league has been looking into multiple incidents involving Elliott for more than a year, but it now appears as though the NFL is just about set to rule whether or not the running back will be subject to any league discipline.

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones does not expect Elliott to be suspended by the league once its investigation into his personal conduct is concluded, Kate Hairopoulos of Sports Day reports.

Analysis: Elliott's status for the regular season remains intact, but until the NFL announces its decision regarding potential punishment, the tailback can't be confirmed available or not. While Jones' support of Elliott and positive outlook isn't necessarily surprising, his belief that a ruling should come soon is perhaps most important to note. That being said, the league has not revealed a timetable for its decision, leaving Elliott's situation in need of continuous monitoring going forward.

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Won't play in HOF Game

Elliott won't be available for Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Cardinals, Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Drawing an extra exhibition game this year, the Cowboys will sit most of the starters, among them Elliott, Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant. Because Elliott will be out of the lineup and Darren McFadden has plenty of experience in the offense, the backfield could be primarily the domain of Alfred Morris, Rod Smith and Ronnie Hillman on Thursday.

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Will see more targets as receiver

Elliott has been lining up in the slot and out wide in the early part of training camp as the Cowboys focus on ways to get him more involved in the passing game, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. "Zeke can get more catches this year without him playing more plays," quarterback Dak Prescott said Monday. "I think just his ability with the ball in his hands is valuable to this offense. So in the passing game [if] the defense is giving us soft coverage, get it to him and let him do what's best. As you see, we've kind of given it to him a bunch out here already. And it's just the fact of that's just how the offense is going, that's what the defense is giving us. It's not that we're calling plays extra to give Zeke the ball."

Analysis: As a rookie Elliott caught 32 passes on 40 targets in 15 games, but running backs in offensive coordinator Scott Linehan's scheme have often hauled in 50 or more passes in a season, including DeMarco Murray's 57 in his final year with Dallas -- which leaves significant potential for growth in Elliott's receiving numbers in his second NFL campaign. Even if he has to serve a brief suspension to begin the season, the league's defending rushing champ could still find a way to improve on his fantasy…read more

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Discipline decision not expected this week

Elliott is not expected to receive a decision this week on whether he'll be disciplined by the league following its investigation into his personal conduct, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.

Analysis: Elliott's case, which centers on a year-long investigation into multiple incidents allegedly involving Elliott, including a domestic violence accusation, is reportedly being reviewed by a panel of four outside advisers to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The independent advisers were present when Elliott met with league officials earlier this month, but they've yet to finish their work regarding his case, thus explaining the wait for a decision on the running back's status. With a ruling not…read more

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Discipline decision not imminent

Elliott will not receive a decision this weekend on potential punishment stemming from the NFL's investigation into his personal conduct, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: Elliott was the subject of a league investigation into a 2016 domestic violence allegation, and although his response to the NFL's findings was submitted a couple weeks ago, there's yet to be a formal announcement on whether he'll face discipline. For what it's worth, the Cowboys added depth to their backfield by signing Ronnie Hillman earlier this week, when owner and general manager Jerry Jones thought a decision on Elliott's case was imminent. With an announcement not expected over the…read more

Published: Fri, Jul 28 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Discipline decision not expected over weekend

Elliott is not expected to find out this weekend whether the NFL's investigation into his personal conduct will result in a suspension, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Analysis: Elliott is the subject of a league investigation into a 2016 domestic violence allegation against him, and recent off-field incidents are presumably also being taken into account with regard to potential punishment. While a ruling on Elliott's status is not expected over the weekend, the running back's response to the findings report he received from the NFL last week has reportedly been submitted, setting the stage for the situation to be resolved in the near future. Elliott is scheduled to…read more

Published: Fri, Jul 21 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

More off-field concerns

Elliott has filed an appeal for a speeding ticket he received in April in which he was booked for driving 100 mph in a 70 mph zone, Valerie Wigglesworth of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: While in and of itself the speeding ticket doesn't seem like much of a big deal, the news comes on the heels of reports that Elliott might get a suspension stemming from a domestic violence allegation last July as well as an altercation at a bar over the weekend in which there's conflicting testimony about whether the running back threw a punch. Even if the commissioner's office clears him on the DV charge, a rap on the knuckles for 'conduct unbecoming the league' could well be coming instead…read more

Published: Tue, Jul 18 at 8:45am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Involved in incident at Dallas bar

Elliott was involved in an altercation at a Dallas-area bar Sunday, Mike Fisher of 105.3 The Fan reports.

Analysis: Details regarding the incident remain scarce, but since no arrest was made, Elliott isn't expected to face any discipline from the league office. Nonetheless, it's another poorly timed off-field faux pas for the second-year player, who remains at risk of serving a short suspension to begin the upcoming season while the NFL continues to investigate domestic-violence allegations against the running back dating back to 2016.

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Could face short suspension

Elliott is preparing his response to a findings report received from the NFL regarding its investigation into a domestic violence accusation made against him in 2016, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. According to Schefter, Elliott is bracing for a short suspension despite the league insisting no decision has been made regarding potential punishment.

Analysis: Elliott was questioned last July by police in Columbus, Ohio, after a former girlfriend accused him of assaulting her. While the district attorney opted to not pursue charges against Elliott due to conflicting stories, the NFL launched its own investigation and recently submitted its findings to him. The league has denied making a ruling on whether Elliott will be disciplined, but sources close to the situation reportedly believe the second-year pro could face a one- or two-game suspension. Of…read more

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League investigation still ongoing

Adam Schefter of ESPN has speculated recently that Elliott could still receive discipline from the NFL for last July's alleged domestic violence incident, Joe Giglio of NJ.com. "I would just say this," Schefter said Monday on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio. "It [the incident] is definitely a factor, and if I were drafting [in a fantasy league] today, I would be hesitant to [draft him]."

Analysis: Although Elliott avoided any legal ramifications by the start of his fabulous rookie season, the NFL has bided its time, seemingly leaving no stone unturned. During both Monday's interview and an appearance Wednesday on NFL Live on ESPN, Schefter referred to discussions with people from the league, who "got a sense that some form of discipline could happen." Later, he mentioned another conversation, which concluded by his contact stating, "Yeah, I don't think anything is going to happen here."…read more

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Set for larger receiving workload

Analysis: Elliott easily led the league in carries (322) and rushing yards (1,631) as a rookie, but he only ranked 31st among running backs in targets (40), despite finishing third in yards per target (9.1) among the 50 backs that drew more than 25 looks. While he often stayed on the field for passing downs, the Cowboys simply didn't rely on their backfield much for pass-catching duties, with running backs accounting for only 79 of the team's 483 targets (16.4 percent). That share likely will rise closer…read more

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Returns to OTAs

Elliott (head) was back on the field for practice Tuesday, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Elliott was sidelined for the entirety of last week's OTAs as he recovered from a head injury that stemmed from a car accident earlier this month. Head coach Jason Garrett noted that the star running back was dealing with some head and neck stiffness, so the team decided to keep him sidelined for precautionary reasons. Elliott is now expected to participate in OTAs for the remainder of the week and should assume his role as the No. 1 back.

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Suffers head injury

Elliott (head) missed a second consecutive OTA on Wednesday after he was a passenger in a car accident over the weekend, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Elliott apparently hit his head in the "minor" incident, according to Rob Phillips of DallasCowboys.com. As a result, the team will hold Elliott out of practice for the time being, but he'll still get in some work on the side, per Moore. Even if there isn't technically a concussion protocol in the offseason, Elliott will be treated with the utmost caution as one of the cornerstones of the Cowboys' offense. In the interim, Darren McFadden, Alfred Morris and Jahad Thomas will handle most of the…read more

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Elliott (head), who didn't suffer any significant injuries after being involved in a car accident Sunday, is being held out of OTAs for a second straight day, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Elliott came away unscathed from what sounds like a minor accident over the past weekend, but the Cowboys will continue to proceed cautiously with the second-year rusher. He'll be the clear-cut No. 1 option out of Dallas' backfield upon his return, but Darren McFadden, Alfred Morris and Jahad Thomas could see additional reps in practice with Elliott sidelined in the short term.

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Elliott ran 22 times for 125 yards and caught his only target for a two-yard loss in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Packers.

Analysis: Getting his first taste of postseason action, Elliott gashed the Packers defense for 5.7 yards per carry while recording a modest long gain of 22 yards. The opposition stiffened at times, but the Cowboys remained interested in running the ball and Elliott had a very impactful game, although his team came up just short in the end. After leading the NFL in rushing, scoring 15 touchdowns and earning a Pro-Bowl appearance in his rookie campaign, the young running back's arrow is pointing straight…read more

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Fine after minor car accident

Elliott was involved in a minor two-car accident Wednesday morning with no injuries reported, NFL Network's James Palmer reports.

Analysis: Elliott figures to remain at full health heading into the Cowboys' divisional matchup against the Packers on Sunday, having avoided any sort of injury in the minor scare. The Packers' defense held the Giants' running backs in check last week as they were forced to play from behind for most of the game, but the Cowboys' offensive line is slated to provide Elliott with plenty of opportunities to excel in his first career playoff game.

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No more than two series expected Sunday

Elliott isn't expect to log more than a series or two during Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Elliott helped drive the Cowboys to the No. 1 seed in the NFC with his exploits on the ground, but he'll have just a few opportunities, at best, to cap the season on a high note. Once head coach Jason Garrett pulls his stud rookie, the RB picture is clouded by the illness that held McFadden out of practice Friday. If McFadden is hindered or ruled inactive, Alfred Morris would be in line for his first touches since Week 14.

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Will start in Week 17, but snaps may be limited

Elliott will start Sunday's contest at Philadelphia, but his snap count may be limited, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The Cowboys have secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, so holding out or minimizing the potential for injury to one of their key players is a prudent one. If (or when) Elliott is removed from the game, Darren McFadden is slated to receive most of the touches out of the backfield.

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Elliott carried 12 times for 80 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Monday's game against the Lions. He also caught his only target for an additional 12 yards in the 42-21 win.

Analysis: Elliott saw his touches limited as the Cowboys ran away with it in the second half, but he was able to do his damage with an explosive 55-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and plowed in from one yard out for his second score early in the third. The rookie now sits 179 yards away from Eric Dickerson's rookie rushing record, but the team clearly has bigger things in mind heading into the postseason, as Darren McFadden was handed a season-high 14 carries. As such, Elliott should once again…read more

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Elliott and the other Cowboys starters will be in the lineup for the final two games of the regular season despite the fact the Cowboys have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, The Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Both coach Jason Garrett and owner/GM Jerry Jones indicated this week that Dallas would stick to business as usual despite having no team goals left to play for. For his part though, Elliott has plenty of incentive over the final two weeks, as Eric Dickerson's 33-year-old rookie rushing record is firmly in his sights.

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Elliott gained 159 yards and found the end zone on 23 carries in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Buccaneers. He also caught all three of his targets for an additional 29 yards.

Analysis: Elliott had topped 100 rushing yards twice in the last seven games, but he was able to set a new career high in yardage in a game the Cowboys needed to win and commemorated his second-quarter touchdown run with a memorable leap into an oversized Salvation Army donation bucket. Elliott now sits 258 yards shy of Eric Dickerson's rookie rushing record with two games to go, a mark that has stood for 33 years. He also got involved in the passing game after failing to do so last week, and he appears…read more

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Elliott carried 24 times for 107 yards in Sunday's game against the Giants. He failed to bring in either of his two targets in the 10-7 loss.

Analysis: Elliott ground out yardage against a stout New York front, managing to top the 100-yard mark for the first time in four games. He uncharacteristically failed to reach the end zone as the Dallas offense struggled, and he was unable to make an impact in the passing game despite making strides in that department in recent weeks. He still managed a productive day despite his team's struggles overall, and Elliott will look to help his team bounce back next week against the Buccaneers.

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Elliott managed 86 yards and scored a touchdown on 20 carries while also securing four of five targets for 19 yards in Thursday's 17-15 win over the Vikings. He also fumbled but recovered, and also had a second key recovery of a Dak Prescott fumbled snap late in the fourth quarter.

Analysis: While it was a modest game by his lofty standards, Elliott was more than effective while getting into the end zone for the eighth time overall in the last five games. The rookie's rushing yardage total was actually his third lowest of the season, and least since he'd amassed 83 yards back in Week 2 versus the Redskins. However, Elliott continues to move the chains effectively behind his stellar offensive line, even on nights when he encounters some tough sledding against stingy fronts such as…read more

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Analysis: The rookie also chipped in 23 yards through the air on two receptions. The Cowboys led for nearly the entire game, which led to the team being able to lean on Elliott and their rushing game. The 21-year-old still shows no signs of hitting a rookie "wall", and will look to continue his remarkable rookie season next Thursday against the Vikings.

Published: Thu, Nov 24 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott gained 97 yards on 25 carries and added four receptions on five targets for an additional 30 yards in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Ravens.

Analysis: Elliott got off to a slow start against the Ravens' top-ranked run defense, but he continued to chip away and has now generated at least 127 scrimmage yards in eight of the last nine games. He continues to grind out impressive results regardless of the opponent, and consequently, he's become one of the front-runners for the MVP award. With a choice matchup against the Redskins awaiting on Thanksgiving Day, top-level production is seemingly in store once again for Elliott.

Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott carried 21 times for 114 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Sunday's game against the Steelers. He also caught both of his targets for another 95 yards and a touchdown in the 35-30 win.

Analysis: Elliott sparked the Cowboys to life in the first quarter when he caught a short pass from Dak Prescott and galloped 83 yards down the sideline for the longest touchdown of his young career. His flashy performance turned to heroics in the fourth quarter, as he plowed into the end zone from 14 yards out to put his team ahead with less than two minutes left before bursting 32 yards to pay dirt to seal the win after the Steelers answered with a score of their own. Elliott continues to thrive as the…read more

Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott gained 92 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns on 18 carries Sunday against the Browns. He also caught his lone target for an additional five yards in the 35-10 win.

Analysis: Elliott gashed the Browns for 5.1 yards per carry and helped break the game open with a 10-yard touchdown scamper in the second quarter and an eight-yard score in the third. He could have had an even bigger game, but the Cowboys elected to rest the young tailback and gave Alfred Morris a season-high 17 carries with the score well in hand. Halfway through his rookie campaign, Elliott is on pace for nearly 1,800 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, and he will have the opportunity to continue his…read more

Published: Sun, Nov 6 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott gained 96 yards on 22 carries and caught each of his four targets for another 52 yards in Sunday's 29-23 overtime win over the Eagles.

Analysis: Facing a tough Philadelphia defense, Elliott didn't have quite as many open lanes as he did in the past four games, but a season-high mark in rushing yards helped make up for the end of his four-game streak with at least 134 rushing yards. He was held out of the end zone for a second straight game, but he's still scored five times in seven contests while emerging as a clear favorite for the rushing title. Elliott is locked in as an elite option even for the most difficult matchups -- which he…read more

Published: Sun, Oct 30 at 9:27pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott carried 28 times for a career-high 157 yards in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Packers.

Analysis: The game featured a clash between the NFL's top rushing attack and the defense that has been stingiest against the run this season, but the former prevailed thanks to Elliott, who gashed the Packers repeatedly as the game progressed, including a long gain of 29 yards. Elliott now leads the league with 703 rushing yards through six weeks, including an average of 142.5 over his last four, and he is 116 yards ahead of his nearest competitor as of Sunday. He has already carried the ball a…read more

Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 12:29am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott had 15 carries for 134 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Bengals. He also caught three of four targets for 37 yards.

Analysis: Elliott got off to a great start, racking up 42 yards and a touchdown on Dallas' first possession of the game. He later added a spectacular 60-yard touchdown, showing off an extra gear in the open field. The talented rookie has improved each week as a runner, and finally saw meaningful work as a pass catcher, setting a career high in receptions and receiving yards. Furthermore, he looks like and has served as a true workhorse back, with 20-plus carries in four of five games. Next week he'll…read more

Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott ran 23 times for 138 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 win over the 49ers. He also gained 19 yards while hauling in his lone reception.

Analysis: Elliott repeatedly gashed the San Francisco defense on the day, and he became more productive as the game went along, totaling 96 yards and a touchdown in the second half. The rookie has now gone over the century mark in back-to-back games, and he sits atop the NFL with 412 rushing yards through four weeks. Elliott is riding high at the moment and will need to be at his best next week, as the Bengals defense has allowed an average of just 55 rushing yards per game over the last two.

Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 6:35pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott gained 140 yards on 30 carries and 20 yards on two receptions (two targets) in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Bears.

Analysis: As promised by Jerry Jones, Elliott's workload wasn't impacted by his Week 2 fumble. However, he somehow failed to reach the end zone in a game that saw his team score a trio of rushing touchdowns, despite accounting for 30 of the Cowboys' 41 carries. Dak Prescott, Lance Dunbar and Alfred Morris each scored from in close, but it didn't seems like a concerted effort to avoid using Elliott near the goal line. With 20-plus carries in each of his first three NFL games, the No. 3 overall draft pick…read more

Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 9:03pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Gets vote of confidence from Jerry Jones

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Elliott will not have his workload reduced in response to his two fumbles during Sunday's win over Washington, the Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis: Elliott didn't have fumbling issues in college, and Jones believes the rookie running back has proper technique to avoid any such problems in the future. Things could change if Elliott keeps fumbling, but it doesn't sound like the one shaky performance will have much impact on his workload beyond Sunday's win. Alfred Morris closed out the game with Dallas' final three carries, bringing him up to five touches for the afternoon. Lance Dunbar also had five, while Elliott had 23 (two catches).

Published: Tue, Sep 20 at 8:24am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Elliott ran 21 times for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Redskins. He also caught both of his targets for an additional four yards and lost a fumble.

Analysis: Elliott appeared to be picking up steam in the second half, ripping off a 21-yard run at one point, but he lost a crucial fumble in his own end that led to Redskins points. He was benched in favor of Alfred Morris after putting another ball on the ground, despite the fact that the Cowboys recovered it. Morris went on to help salt the game away with a late touchdown, and although Elliott should once again be the featured back in Week 3 against the Bears, the former could be in line for a larger…read more

Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com